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Police seek help identifying sexual assault suspect

Posted at 8:53 PM, Oct 28, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-29 04:10:30-04

The Jupiter Police Department is seeking the public's assistance to identify a man who they say is a suspect in a sexual assault incident. 

The incident happened on August 19 -20 at 10:45 p.m. along A1A. 

Officials say the suspect grabbed a female who was skateboarding by her arms, pulled her to a nearby walkover where she was sexually assaulted.

The victim  was able to free herself from the suspect and run from the area, officials said. 

The white male suspect is described as in his late 20s, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a medium build, dark brown curly hair and slight facial hair. 

The suspect was wearing board shorts, no shoes, and a dark colored sweatshirt with the hood over his head.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Jupiter Police Department at  (561) 746-6201, or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at (800) 458-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.